Ethereum traders prepare for massive volatility as options volume hits record highsBTC $9530 (-0.8%) • ETH $236 (-0.9%) • XRP $0.20 (-0.1%)
Ethereum’s recent really from the lower-$200 region to highs of $245 has allowed it to reverse the immense downtrend it had previously been caught in against its Bitcoin trading pair. It has also sparked a massive increase in ETH options volume on popular platforms like Deribit, with the cryptocurrency’s daily options volume hitting a record high today. This is a sign that traders are anticipating the crypto to make a big movement in the days and weeks ahead. Because Ethereum’s fundamental strength has grown significantly as of late, it is a growing possibility that this next big movement will heavily favor buyers. More news ⏬Thailand’s OmiseGo rebrands to OMG Network, Tether releases USDT noting Ethereum issuesLate on June 1, Thailand’s high-flying OmiseGo rebranded to OMG Network. Thanks to our premium sponsors⭐️ Phemex - Phemex is a Singapore-based and fastest cryptocurrency and derivatives exchange. It supports six trading pairs with up to x100 leverage. ⭐️ Bitamp - Bitamp is an open-source, client-side, free Bitcoin wallet that allows you to send and receive Bitcoin securely on the blockchain. ⭐️ Switchere- Switchere is a safe, licensed & non-custodial crypto exchange where you can sell & buy crypto with credit card instantly. ⭐️ Cred - Cred is a global financial services platform serving customers in 183 countries. ⭐️ OKCoin - OKCoin is one of the world’s first and largest regulated crypto exchanges, with millions of users in more than 100 countries around the world. Neo becomes the founding board member of InterWork Alliance, joining Microsoft, IBM, NasdaqBlockchain platform Neo has announced that it has joined the InterWork Alliance (IWA) as a founding board member. DeFi on track to become “liquidity blackhole” absorbing all idle assets: Ethereum investorDecentralized finance (DeFi) may be one of crypto’s foremost use cases, but as it stands it has seen limited adoption. 80% of Bitcoin is now in a state of profit; here’s why this mattersDespite Bitcoin being down roughly 50 percent from its all-time highs, the vast majority of the benchmark cryptocurrency’s investors are profitable, with its immense climb from its March lows of $3,800 bolstering their profitability. The stock market is outperforming Bitcoin over the past year: Why this may soon changeDespite Bitcoin’s strong performance against a backdrop of global turbulence in recent times, it is important to note that the stock market is still outperforming the benchmark cryptocurrency over a one-year period. This Bitcoin developer is using “swaps” to solve BTC’s long-running “pseudonymous” privacy issueBitcoin’s privacy features have been under fire by critics since early 2013. While the protocol remains technically robust and mathematically secure, a loophole allows blockchain analysts and cryptographers to link transactional behavior with users, leading to some term Bitcoin as pseudonymous. Inflation may grow as the US prevents negative interest rates, boosting Bitcoin bull caseOne of the biggest Bitcoin catalysts over the past few months has been the introduction of negative interest rates into economies in Europe and Asia. Featured eventThe worlds no.1 3D Virtual Blockchain Conference is back. After a successful launch event in April, BlockDown 2.0 brings a host of top speakers like Akon, David Schwartz from Ripple, Jed McCaleb from Stellar & more for its summer edition. With top tier content and a 3D world that is a ton of fun to navigate, BlockDown continues to innovate by providing live translation into the hottest crypto markets - Turkish, Spanish and Chinese for a truly global audience. What else?♟ Clash of the Titans: JPMorgan’s crypto stance could offer edge over Goldman Sachs Crypto market dataFor more pertinent market data, please see: Connect with usDisclaimer: None of the content in this newsletter is meant to be financial advice. Please do your own due diligence before taking any action related to content within this article. If you liked this post from CryptoSlate, why not share it? |